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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,730.92, 268,096.15 and 45,611.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,730.92, 268,096.15 and 45,611.18 is: 68,416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,730.92 : 268,096.15 = 45,611.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,730.92/268,096.15 = 45,611.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,730.92x = 268,096.15 × 45,611.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,730.92x = 12,228,180,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,228,180,186.42/178,730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,416.70

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